Recreation Assistant- Grace Village (Casual)

The Salvation Army in Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Recreation Assistant to join the Interdisciplinary Care Team. You will support the Recreation Therapy Manager in delivering therapeutic recreation programs and assist with resident care planning and daily activities.

Responsibilities include developing programs, maintaining records, transporting residents, and supervising staff and volunteers. This casual role requires relevant certifications and a Class 5 driver’s license, with accommodations available

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or experience with senior populations.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification is required.
• Safe check Food Safe certification is required.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
• Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and execute group and individual recreation programs.
• Compile monthly statistics and calendars for reporting.
• Support residents through therapeutic recreation care planning and program delivery.
• Maintain therapy areas and equipment and record attendance.
• Transport residents using the program vehicle when required.
• Assist in orientation and supervision of staff, practicum students and volunteers.

Education

Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy

CPR and Standard First Aid

Safe check Food Safe certificate

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Class 5 driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Recreation Therapy Manager, the Recreation Assistant works as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team and provides Recreation Therapy services in accordance with the standards of practice defined by the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA). The Recreation Assistant provides input and assistance to the Recreation Therapy Manager on matters relating to therapeutic recreation programs and activities.

Accountabilities

• Assist Recreation Therapy Manager to develop, implement and execute approved group and individual programs.


• Assist Recreation Therapy Manager with compilation and completion of monthly statistics and calendars.


• Assists Recreation Therapy Manager in implementing and monitoring therapeutic recreation techniques for residents, puts Resident Care Plan in action.


• Provides input to develop and make needed changes to the resident therapeutic recreation care plan.


• Complete requisitions for supplies as required by the department


• Cleans and maintains designated therapy areas and equipment.


• Records daily attendance and participation of residents and forwards information to the Recreation Therapy Manager.


• Where applicable, takes responsibility for handling cash related to therapeutic programs.


• Recreation Assistant will be required to transport residents using Program Vehicle.


• Assist in the orientation and/or supervision of new staff, practicum students, and volunteers.

Education And Experience Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or experience working in Recreation Therapy with senior populations


• CPR and Standard First Aid


• Current Safe check Food Safe certificate


• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check


• Recreation Assistant must have Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract

Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions


• Able to assess residents’ responses and recognize changes in resident health status


• Has the knowledge and ability to define learning needs in conjunction with the Recreation Therapy Manager on an ongoing basis.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Skills And Capabilities

• Able to organize and complete program planning according to timelines


• Provides safe and competent care within her/his scope of practice as defined by this position


• Demonstrates appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication and reporting skills.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


• Handle stressful situations in a professional manner.

Working Conditions

The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, moderate amount of lifting, carrying supplies, walking.

• Dealing with angry and abusive people


• Verbal abuse


• Exposure to bodily fluids, bodily waste


• Exposure to drugs, alcohol and solvents


• Physical attacks by others


• Exposure to infectious diseases


• Sharp objects (i.e. needle sticks, knives and weapons)


• Other dangerous situations


• Universal precautions


• Immunization for Hepatitis B


• Vaccination against Tuberculosis

This is a Casual position

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $25.36 to $26.29 with a maximum of $27.22.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.